2011 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2011

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2011 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (12%)

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2011 Toyota RAV4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

7000 mi

US $50
have been out of town each time "low tire pressure" warning light comes on. Now it is on full time. I will return to the dealer and get repaired once I am in my home town for a few consecutive days. 
17000 mi reset TPMS 
28000 mi Battery died - still under warranty. Replacement required - no charge. 
92000 mi

US $200
Replaced battery. Called out AAA to jump car, and battery tested low with a cell or two depleted. I think i’d been leaving an interior light on...oops 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

16000 mi Heater takes FOREVER to put out heat when weather is cold, and fan must be run on high to adequately heat cabin. Dealer could not find a problem. In troubleshooting he left the cover off the cabin air filter, jamming glovebox open. 
92000 mi

US $400
Replaced water pump, belts and tensioner 
8300 mi Bluetooth quit working Rattle from passenger seat belt adjuster 
10000 mi New radio ordered and installed.  

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

62000 mi

US $600
Air conditioning condenser needed repair as well as some other A/C parts. 
71920 mi

C $115
replaced receiver door control with used part 
48000 mi

US $11
I replaced the right front headlight (low beam). 
129000 mi

US $750
Alternator and belt replaced 
111000 mi

US $300
Alternator failed and was replaced. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $1000
Automatic door locks 
68200 mi

C $1800
Faulty AC compressor. 
56000 mi

US $450
Fog light bulb 
142000 mi

US $400
Compressor had to be replaced 
58900 mi

C $200
Battery changed 
1860 mi AC compressor faulty, no AC at all Air conditioning stopped working, car is just over a month old. Dealer claims it is the compressor. 
6200 mi Blutooth microphone did not function since delivery. Device was a port-installed accessory (included on factory window sticker but a 3rd party part.) New bluetooth microphone arrived and was installed. 
21080 mi Very infrequently, when turning on the AC this past summer, the AC emitted and continued to emit hot air rather than cold. The dealer could not reproduce or find the problem in shop. Definitely happened a few times but unable to diagnose. 
Zero point calibration needed to be performed, as all air bag lights were tripped. This is an occaisional issue on Toyotas that may not be set up correctly from the factory. 
52000 mi Faulty CD Player Replaced with New unit. 
9200 mi Radio unit would occasionally display unreadable characters. To clear the problem required the car to be shut off and power down radio unit. Dealer replaced unit. 
41000 mi I found a nice puddle of water on the driver's side floor mat, and discovered the AC hose drain was clogged. I blew it out with some compressed air, and dried out the carpet. I found a nice puddle of water on the driver's side floor mat, and discovered the AC hose drain was clogged. I blew it out with some compressed air, and dried out the carpet. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 Electrical Problems

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